Fish Mint
Houttuynia cordata
| Scientific Name | Houttuynia cordata |
| Safety Rating | N/A |
| Evidence Level | N/A |
Fish mint (Houttuynia cordata) is a perennial herbaceous plant with glossy, heart‑shaped leaves and small white flowers. The leaves and stems are traditionally used to soothe sore throats, reduce inflammation, support the immune system, and ease mild digestive upset, and are also applied topically for skin irritation. Consumers should note that it can lower blood pressure, may interact with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, and may cause mild stomach upset or allergic reactions; it is generally advised to avoid use during pregnancy or when taking heart‑or‑blood‑pressure drugs.
Source: PMC: Wild Mint, PMC: Peppermint Oil
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| Herb | Scientific Name | Why related |
|---|---|---|
 Wild Mint |
Mentha arvensis | shares 652 product(s) |
 Peppermint Oil |
Mentha × piperita | shares 556 product(s) |
 Capsicum |
Capsicum annuum | shares 548 product(s) |
 Sand Ginger |
Kaempferia galanga | shares 151 product(s) |
 Ginger Root |
Zingiber officinale | shares 147 product(s) |
 Salad Burnet |
Sanguisorba minor | similar summary terms |
 Vitex negundo |
Vitex negundo | similar summary terms |
 Isatis |
Isatis tinctoria | similar summary terms |
 Pipicha |
Porophyllum linaria | similar summary terms |
 Creeping Snowberry |
Gaultheria hispidula | similar summary terms |
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